Assimilation Plan

Does this have an order for depth? Do you start in one "circle" and go toward the "middle"? Should it?

1. Following Jesus - Weekly communion on Sunday morning. Hmmm... This seems weak. Make the point in each monthly sermon topic that the appropriate response is to follow Jesus and point to where he leads. This is helpful. Also the prayer side of things will always lead them to "Follow Jesus." Does this permeate everything we do? Yes, and it should. This element will be found in everything we do and won't be a separate piece except for the foundation of communion as a calling to Christ, not just to worship Him, but to make Him a part of you.

2. Studying Scripture - The word studying seems inappropriate. Bathe in Scripture. How about Meditate upon Scripture? Each month, the congregation will be given a portion of Scripture to read for the month, maybe 4 to 12 chapters. Very doable. The sermons will be based out of these sermons. Twice a month, a home gathering will spend some time fielding a discussion about the text. Questions not answerable at the first home meeting will come back to me and will be rediscussed at the second home meeting. I may give them a chapter checklist and the opportunity to turn them on (perhaps anonymously) for accountability.

3. ... I'll have to finish this later.